Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for ateb to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Contracts & Cost Manager to join their Property Directorate, supporting the delivery of quality housing outcomes and sustainable development. If you're passionate about value-driven procurement, contract management, and improving social housing through innovation and customer focus, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Energy & Planned Services Manager, you'll be responsible for cost planning and the effective management of high-value construction and retrofit projects, including WHQS and decarbonisation programmes. This role is central to delivering planned maintenance, major works, and responsive maintenance to ateb customers' satisfaction, ensuring ateb homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) and their Net Zero ambitions.
You will:
Lead cost planning and financial forecasting for major housing projects
Support procurement activities in line with PCR 2015 and Welsh policies
Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
Monitor contractor performance and embed social value and CSR principles
Provide detailed reports for grant applications (e.g., ORP, Eco4)
Work with tenants and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
Support our Assurance Framework through effective risk, control, and test management
About You
We're looking for someone with:
A construction-related degree and/or Level 6 qualification in Contract Management
A strong understanding of WHQS, PAS2035, HHSRS, and public sector procurement
Demonstrable experience in contract management, financial planning, and project delivery
A commitment to social value, sustainability, and customer-focused outcomes
Ideally, a relevant professional membership (CIOB, RICS, CIPS) or a willingness to work towards it
Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
A health and safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) is desirable.
Benefits
30 days annual leave + 3 discretionary days
Flexible working (office/home/site-based)
Professional development support & funded subscription to one professional body
Simply Health Scheme
SHPS Defined Contribution Pension (with employer match)
Essential car user allowance of £1,598 pa + mileage reimbursement
Wellbeing programme and team activities
Meaningful work that supports communities across Pembrokeshire
Application Process
Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign.
For a confidential discussion and to access the job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.
To apply, please submit your CV ensuring you've demonstrated how your skills and experience relate to the role.
Closing Date: 5:00pm Wednesday, 4th June 2025.
Interviews held: Week commencing 16th June 2025.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work